Mesa County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Colorado. Population: 156,131.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$881/mo
↑ 0.9% YoY
-1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$986/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
+3% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,249/mo
↑ 0.3% YoY
+6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,737/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
+14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,095/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
+19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $873 | $881 | +$8 (+0.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $961 | $986 | +$25 (+2.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,245 | $1,249 | +$4 (+0.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,745 | $1,737 | $-8 (-0.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,091 | $2,095 | +$4 (+0.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,440
$3,287/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$49,960
$4,163/month gross
Other Counties in Colorado
Las Animas County
1 BR: $880/mo
Hinsdale County
1 BR: $873/mo
Fremont County
1 BR: $948/mo
San Juan County
1 BR: $1,119/mo
Arapahoe County
1 BR: $1,754/mo
La Plata County
1 BR: $1,211/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.